Inspired by finding a nice nugget at 8 Mile Crk a few days ago, went looking again. Not a bit of Yellow, but did find a beautifully eroded/corroded old forged pick head.

Anyone know how old it might be?

Was under about a foot of gravel, maybe 1/2km from the road.Looks almost like a work of art. Cleaned it up with the Karcher to blow off the rust. It was completely encapsulated in the stuff.Shame about the lack of Yellow, though.

Well at least you found something of interest,so it wasnt a wasted expedition.was it on private land where you found it?Like to look around there myself im just a novice at detecting and have a Goldmonster 1000 which im still trying to learn how to use.always looking for help and advice from those in the know also

There's no private land at 8 Mile Creek. Go to http://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/mrt_maps/app/list/mapand use 8 Mile Creek in the search window, and you will find it.Need to add Mineral occurrences and Tenements as layers where it says 'add layers'.Miguel has a most excellent guide as to how to use the MRT website map and The List maps on his own website.https://www.appleisleprospector.comI very highly recommend Miguel's site and his great explanation of what to do.

hey Warren,very cool pick head: the texture of the steel is intriguing!I guess it is a result of the manufacturing process: I imagine it would be cast rather than forged?trying to think of what tools I've found over the years: shovel heads, stone hammer head, sluice fork, chisels...

Hi Dazza,It's really easy to find using the MRT website, such as I put a link in on the previous post. If you cant get it to work for whatever reason,here is a screenshot of that MRT page with the creek marked on it in red.